Structures of the Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
This is the last portion of the small intestine
A
Ileum
2
Q
Secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats.
“Hepatic” is the term meaning “pertaining to the liver”
A
Liver
3
Q
Small bumps located on the upper surface of the tongue. This contains the taste buds.
A
Papillae
4
Q
The third part of the palate. Hangs from the free edge of the soft palate. Plays an important role in snoring and the formation of speech sound.
A
Uvula
5
Q
connects the small and large intestine
A
Cecum
6
Q
The fourth part of the large colon. Shaped like an “S”.
A
Sigmoid colon
7
Q
The widest division of the large intestine
A
Rectum
8
Q
middle portion of the small intestine
A
Jejunum
9
Q
first portion of the small intestine
A
duodenum
